Sunday, June 30, 2013

Why Does My Cat Need a Yearly Check up?

We live with our cats and feel like we are experts on
them.We see them daily and feel like we
would know if there was any problem that needed attention.However, since we do see them daily,
sometimes it is difficult for us to detect changes that happened slowly over
time.Other times we blame changes on the
weather, season, pet’s age, pet’s breed, etc.A yearly visit to your veterinarian with your pet is the perfect time
for an objective assessment of your cat’s physical health as well as to be able
to gather advice about changes that may be happening and what to do about them.

In addition to the physical examination being performed,
your veterinarian will discuss your pet’s diet in terms of appetite, type of
food fed, and amount fed. They will inquire about your cat’s exercise regimen
and energy level.Questions are asked
regardinglitter box habits and output.Other questionscover vomiting, coughing/wheezing, and sneezing.

During the physical exam, your veterinarian may not
verbalize all of the things they are assessing, since they are often continuing to ask questions about your cat.Here is a general list of the things being checked and noted: